BGT 2024-25: Top 3 players to watch out for in Gabba Test

The high-voltage Australia (AUS) and India (IND) series are currently poised at 1-1. The visitors handed the Pat Cummins-led side a humiliating 295-run defeat in the first Test in Perth, while Australia bounced back to clinch a clinical 10-wicket victory in the second Test at Adelaide. Both teams looked strong in patches but the team that eventually remains consistent can runway with the series, which is vital to decide the finalists of the World Test Championship (WTC) finale.

When it comes to Australia, certain areas need to be addressed. The form of Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith and Josh Hazlewood’s injury concerns need to be monitored while India’s pace-bowling unit barring Jasprit Bumrah, looked quite undercooked, which is not a good sign for the visitors with three more matches remaining in the series. On the other hand, there have been players who have been phenomenal and will be key for the Gabba Test as both teams will look forward to taking a lead in the series.

Here are the three players who can make a difference at the iconic Gabba.

3. Nitish Kumar Reddy

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been consistent for India in the series against India. He isn’t a high-profile name like Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli and neither did he score a century in the series but consistency is always important, particularly in Test cricket. Batting at number seven, there was tremendous pressure on him to deliver as Ravindra Jadeja was waiting in the wings but Reddy proved his value and amassed 163 runs in two matches so far.

He hasn’t been used as a bowler a lot but has done well on the field. However, it's his batting that will be key. A little more support from the other end will help the cricketer get better but so far, the 21-year-old has looked in good shape and wasn’t shy to bat aggressively against quality pace attack of Australia.